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Manorcare Health Services-Pittsburgh

Manorcare Health Services-Pittsburgh is a nursing home community in Pittsburgh, PA.

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  • Interior

    A cozy lounge area with sofas and tables, well-lit and decorated with plants and framed pictures.

  • Decor

    A neatly arranged dining room with tables and chairs set for a meal.

  • Bedroom

    An empty hospital room with a single bed and medical equipment, featuring a window that allows natural light.

  • Windows

    A clean and organized hospital room with two beds, chairs, and a window with curtains.

  • Seating Area

    A spacious waiting area with comfortable seating and a reception desk.

  • Lobby

    A clean and organized hospital reception area with a wooden desk and neutral color scheme.

  • Hallway

    Hospital hallway featuring patient stories and testimonials displayed on the wall.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A rehabilitation room with exercise equipment and therapy stations.

  • Rehabilitation

    A spacious rehabilitation clinic with therapy equipment and stairs for physical exercises.

  • Physical Therapy

    A physical therapy room equipped with parallel bars and various exercise tools.

  • Stairs

    A rehabilitation room equipped with therapy stairs and exercise areas.

550 South Negley Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

2.6 from 52 reviews
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Overall Review of Manorcare Health Services-Pittsburgh

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Care quality is a mixed concern

Residents describe widely uneven daily care, including neglected basic needs.

Many reviews complain about inconsistent hands-on support, with examples like call bell or staff responsiveness problems, patients left unattended, or delayed assistance with toileting and personal care. Several also describe medication timing or follow-through issues, plus concerns about safety and appropriate equipment for medical needs. A smaller set of reviews contrasts that with families who say staff were attentive and caring and that the building felt orderly or clean.

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Cleanliness and odor are recurring

Multiple reviews mention strong odors and neglected cleanliness in rooms and common areas.

A recurring thread is that residents and visitors notice unpleasant smells and dirty conditions, including reports of soiled bathrooms, dusty rooms, and wheelchairs described as filthy. Some reviews also mention visible issues such as neglected bathrooms, broken or worn features, and a general lack of fresh supplies. Other reviewers counter that the facility was clean and orderly, including statements that rooms looked neat and residents seemed satisfied.

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Staff interactions run from helpful to rude

Families are divided, with some praising respectful, thorough help and others reporting rude or frustrated responses.

Several reviews praise staff and reception for being polite, helpful, patient, and responsive, including visitors who say staff showed up often and communicated well. Other reviews describe the opposite experience, with staff members portrayed as ignoring requests, being rude on the phone, or appearing unaware or short on coverage. Even when reviews acknowledge challenges like an older building, they often tie the day-to-day experience to how staff handle requests.

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Skilled nursing and supervision support

The facility is set up as a skilled nursing option with medication management and assistance with daily activities.

As a skilled nursing facility, it provides services centered on daily living assistance and medication management, along with diabetes and special-diet support. Residents describe both extremes within that care model: some report being well cared for, while others report issues with timing, assistance, and adequate rounding. The reviews suggest that while the care framework exists, the lived experience can vary.

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Dining support is present, but quality varies

Dining is described inconsistently, with some calling food poor while the community offers meal-preparation support and dietary restrictions.

The community is set up to provide meal preparation and service, including diabetes and special dietary restrictions. Still, some reviews complain that the food was awful and that residents didn’t receive adequate meals, snacks, or supplements. Other reviews don’t focus on dining, but the overall feedback suggests food satisfaction isn’t consistent across experiences.

  • A neatly arranged dining room with tables and chairs set for a meal.
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Activities exist, but access varies

Some residents say there are not enough activities, even though scheduled programming is offered.

The community offers organized activities such as planned day trips and scheduled daily activities. However, some reviews say their loved ones had limited or no activities and that spaces for recreation felt sparse. In contrast, other reviews mention the building being clean and residents appearing satisfied, suggesting experiences may differ by unit or coverage.

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Features

Housing

  • 197 resident community capacity 197 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Pittsburgh International (16 miles away) Pittsburgh International (16 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania offers a mix of amenities and services that could be appealing for senior living. With several cafes, restaurants, pharmacies, physicians' offices, and hospitals within close proximity, residents would have easy access to essential daily needs. The presence of parks like Schenley Park and Frick Park provides opportunities for leisurely walks and outdoor activities. Additionally, the nearby theaters offer entertainment options for those looking to enjoy movies or shows. The accessibility to public transportation options like the Amtrak station and bus terminal also ensures ease of travel for seniors who may not drive. Overall, this area presents a convenient and potentially comfortable setting for senior living in Pittsburgh.

Cafes

  • Arriviste Coffee Bar (0.1 miles)
  • Redstart Roasters (0.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (0.9 miles)
  • Bakery Square (0.9 miles)
  • Trace Brewing (1.2 miles)
  • Brooklyn Bagel At Arsenal (1.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • 5801 Video Lounge & Cafe (0.2 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.6 miles)
  • Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar Penn Ave (0.6 miles)
  • Spork (0.7 miles)
  • East End Brewing Company (1.2 miles)
  • The Porch at Schenley (1.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (0.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Stanton Negley Drug Company (1.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Aiken Medical Building (0.3 miles)
  • Bellissimo Plastic Surgery & Medi Spa (0.5 miles)
  • Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC (1.6 miles)
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (1.7 miles)
  • Kaufmann Medical Building (1.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Hillman Cancer Center (0.5 miles)
  • Western Pennsylvania Hospital labor and delivery (0.8 miles)
  • Western Pennsylvania Hospital (0.8 miles)
  • UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (1.3 miles)
  • VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (1.6 miles)
  • UPMC Presbyterian (1.7 miles)
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (1.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Calvary Episcopal Church (0.6 miles)
  • First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood (3 miles)

Parks

  • Schenley Park (1.5 miles)
  • Arsenal Park (1.7 miles)
  • Leslie Park Field (1.8 miles)
  • Frick Park (1.9 miles)
  • Frick Park Blue Slide Playground (2 miles)
  • Aspinwall Riverfront Park (2.8 miles)
  • Filmet Park (3.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak - Pittsburgh Station (3.2 miles)
  • Bus Station (3.2 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Waterfront 22 (3.4 miles)

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